SHEAR WORLD
New York importer operating since 1977 with a 15-brand Japanese catalogue, including Auro, Butoh, Green Mouse, Kouho, Kasho and Yasaka.
- New York, NY, USA
- USA
- Founded 1977
- Online store
About SHEAR WORLD
SHEAR WORLD has operated in New York City since 1977. Trading under Shear World International, its catalogue covers 15 brands from $150 entry-level options to $900+ Matsuzaki models, including specialist Japanese lines from Auro, Butoh, Green Mouse and Verne. Call 212 691 8035 to discuss model sourcing or match brands to cutting techniques.
Auro, Butoh, Green Mouse and Verne add specialist options alongside Kasho and Yasaka. Matsuzaki sits at the top of the listed price range, while PHX-Japan, Nic, Akkohs and Fuji cover mid-range choices. Call 212 691 8035 or email info@shearworld.com for model sourcing or brand-to-technique consultation.
The Shear World team has worked through several generations of brands and cutting techniques from its New York base. Call 212 691 8035 for guidance on differences such as a Butoh convex grind versus a PHX-Japan option at the same price tier.
See Also
Best US scissor brands → Best Akkohs scissors → Best Auro scissors → Best Butoh scissors → Best Fuji scissors → Best Green Mouse scissors → Best Joewell scissors → Best Kasho scissors → Best Kouho scissors → Best MATSUZAKI scissors → Best Nic scissors → Best PHX-Japan scissors → Best Verne scissors → Best Wings scissors → Best Yasaka scissors → YK Japan Shears brand →
Brands Carried (15)
Compare SHEAR WORLD with other USA retailers
Current brand coverage
SHEAR WORLD lists 15 brands in this directory. Confirm current models, sizes, prices, delivery, returns, warranty, and service directly with each retailer.
Also available from other USA retailers
- Akkohs — also at SCISSOR Dude , Stay SHARP .
- Fuji — also at Precision Shears , SCISSOR Dude .
- Green Mouse — also at SCISSOR Dude .
- Joewell — also at HairArt , JPScissors , Precision Shears and 1 other.
- Kasho — also at JPScissors , LA SHEAR , Precision Shears and 4 others.
- Kouho — also at Precision Shears , tricut.com .
- MATSUZAKI — also at Precision Shears , Stay SHARP , tricut.com .
- Nic — also at tricut.com .
3 additional overlapping brands not shown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
4 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Shear World located?
Shear World (Shear World International) is at 119 West 23rd Street, Ste 904, New York, NY 10011, and has operated from New York City since 1977. Call 212 691 8035 or email info@shearworld.com.
Which scissor brands does Shear World carry?
The 15-brand range spans $150 entry-level to $900+ models, combining Kasho, Yasaka, Joewell and Matsuzaki with specialist lines including Auro, Butoh, Green Mouse, Kouho, Verne, PHX-Japan, Nic, Akkohs, Fuji, Wings and YK Japan Shears.
What makes Shear World's catalogue distinctive?
Depth and rarity. Specialty houses like Auro, Butoh, Green Mouse and Verne rarely surface outside Japan-direct channels, and buyers can trial them from one US address with Matsuzaki anchoring the top of the range.
Can I get buying advice from Shear World?
Yes. Call 212 691 8035 for technique-to-brand guidance from the store’s experienced team.
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